River stage
Indianapolis, Crooked Creek
- River level
- 2.68 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 4.56 ft
- Recent low
- 2.67 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CCII3
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- Average
- 3.01 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 13.31 ft
In brief
The Crooked Creek at Indianapolis, IN read 2.68 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.32 ft below action stage. That is 0.21 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CCII3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.31 ft | 1978-06-26 |
| 2 | 11.90 ft | 2003-09-01 |
| 3 | 11.00 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 4 | 10.42 ft | 2011-06-20 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10.15 ft | 2011-02-28 |
| 6 | 9.80 ft | 1989-05-26 |
| 7 | 9.70 ft | 2015-07-14 |
| 8 | 9.51 ft | 1993-11-14 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Crooked Creek flooding at Indianapolis?
No. The Crooked Creek at Indianapolis is at 2.68 ft, 3.32 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Indianapolis?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 8 ft and moderate flooding 10 ft.
What is the highest the Crooked Creek has been at Indianapolis?
The highest crest on record is 13.31 ft, on 1978-06-26.
Is the Crooked Creek high or low right now at Indianapolis?
At 2.68 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CCII3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03351310). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.